Prayers of the Middle Ages: Light from a Thousand Years
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Prayers of the Middle Ages: Light from a Thousand Years
Prayers
Arise, O Lord, who judgest the earth; and as Thou dwellest in and
possessest the faith of all nations, suffer us not to abide in darkness;
and grant that we may not lay the foundations of our faith on the sand
where the whirlwind may overthrow them, but be established on the rock
which is steadfast in Thee. Amen.
—Mozarabic Liturgy
For Christ’s Companionship
Jesus, our Master, do Thou meet us while we walk in the way, and long to
reach the Country; so that, following Thy light, we may keep the way of
righteousness, and never wander away into the darkness of this world’s
night, while Thou, who art the way, the truth, and the life, art shining
within us; for Thine own name’s sake. Amen.
—Mozarabic Liturgy
For Joy and Peace in the Daily Walk
Grant us, O Lord, to pass this day in gladness and peace, without
stumbling and without stain; that reaching the eventide victorious over
all temptation, we may praise Thee, the eternal God, who art blessed,
and dost govern all things, world without end. Amen.
—Mozarabic Liturgy
“For the Peace of God, which Passeth All Understanding”
O God who art Peace everlasting, whose chosen reward is the gift of
peace, and who hast taught us that the peacemakers are Thy children,
pour Thy peace into our souls, that everything discordant may utterly
vanish, and all that makes for peace be sweet to us for ever; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
—Mozarabic Liturgy
For Light and Love
Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, and the brightness of Thy Spirit
illumine our inward souls, that He may kindle our cold hearts, and light
up our dark minds; who abideth evermore with Thee in Thy glory. Amen.
—Mozarabic Liturgy
For Heavenly Light
O God, with whom is the well of life, and in whose light we see light,
increase in us, we beseech Thee, the brightness of divine knowledge,
whereby we may be able to reach Thy plenteous fountain; impart to our
thirsting souls the draught of life, and restore to our darkened minds
the light from heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
—Mozarabic Liturgy
For the Church
Hear us, O God of our salvation, Thou hope of all the ends of the earth,
and in Thy strength, set fast as the mountains, the outposts of Thy
power, and strongholds of lofty virtues. On Thee we rely for gifts of
aspiration, whereby to ascend to the summit of all blessedness; that Thy
Church, as it extends to all corners of the world, may soar in faith,
may rest in hope, and rise to the full height of charity; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
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